Ryder had Diego drop him off at home, he knew that Klaus would be safe with Diego but Ryder just needed a break or he was going to do something he regretted. Ryder was glad that no one was home because Ryder didn't know if he can face his parents or siblings right now without screaming.

He walked towards his room and grabbed the duffle bag that was stuffed at the back of his closet. He pulled his shirt over his head and took his pants off slipping on the shorts deciding to forgo the tank top this time since he was alone.

Sighing he walks outside towards the shed occupying their back yard, he pushes the door open to reveal a room that was capable of withstanding all the children's powers. The walls were coated in fireproof material while the punching bags were fireproof so Ryder could throw balls of fire at them if he so chooses.

He plugged in his phone and turned on some music letting the surround sound play the music throughout the room. Ryder closed his eyes letting his body be consumed by the fire, he stepped back and let his hands conjure a ball of fire before shooting it at the wall.

It was like a switch had gone off because one Ryder shot the first one he couldn't stop, he was lucky they had no neighbors or they would think something was wrong because the echo of the fire hitting the metal was loud and it didn't stop.

Ryder kept replaying the conversation he had with Klaus over in his head, the person Ryder likes a lot, had a relationship with someone else in another time zone. Ryder doubled over laughing when he realized how ridiculous he sounded, what was his life.

After Ryder collapsed on the ground he flopped down on the ground not caring that the metal floor was cold on his sweaty back, Ryder knew he was in too deep now. He knew that he had to see this through and help Klaus out but he didn't know how he can help Klaus to move on, to be honest, Ryder didn't even know if he has a shot anymore.

Ryder was so wrapped up in his thoughts he didn't hear when the door to the shed open, not until a towel was thrown on his face. Ryder's eyes widened and he jumps up putting his hands in a punching manner ready to fight whoever it was, he huffed when he saw it was picking up the towel and wiping his face off.

"Hey, Dad." Ryder walked over to the bench that was against the wall. "You okay?" Ryder thought about lying but he knew he couldn't, not in front of his Dad. Ryder shakes his head placing his head on Miles' shoulder when he sat beside him.

"What's wrong?" Ryder had his lip in between his teeth thinking about how to approach what is on his mind. "Are you sure you want me to tell you? It's hard to explain and kind of unreal." Miles huffed out a laugh. "Kiddo, we have three children who all have powers so I don't think you can tell us anything that's unbelievable."

Ryder chuckled rolling his eyes. "Well my boyfri- friend Klaus, he's apart of the Umbrella Academy right?" Miles nodded, neither of them spoke on how Ryder almost called Klaus his boyfriend. "He found this suitcase when we were kidnapped and when he opened it he was transported to the past."

"He met this guy and they had a relationship or Klaus liked him, I'm not sure of the specifics but the guy died and Klaus had to watch. I'm in love with him but he broke because of this, I'm not sure if he'll ever want to date again." For a few seconds after Ryder finished speaking it was silent, Miles handed him a bottle of water before putting his hands together. "Ryder, I'm gonna be honest, you're being selfish right now." Ryder opened his mouth to defend himself but Miles put his hand out to stop him.

Shaking his head Miles started talking again. "No, you keep talking about you. This isn't about you, Its about how Klaus is feeling. He's hurting and he needs his best friend which you are, you might want to be more but you can't right now because he's hurting." Ryder opened his mouth to respond but closed it when he couldn't find a good rebuttal, his father was right.

It wasn't about Ryder or his feelings, it was about Klaus. "You're right, I've been the worst friend to Klaus." Ryder felt Miles kiss his forehead before standing up.

"It's not too late kid, be the one he comes to cry on your shoulder. He's hurting, and from what you told me he doesn't reach out first very often." Ryder gulped and nodded. "Be there for him Ryder." Miles smiled before getting up and walking towards the house.

Ryder sighed before putting the sweat-covered towel on his shoulder and walking towards his house, he was surprised to find his Dad sitting on the armchair talking to Klaus who looked at Ryder nervously before giving him a small wave.

"Hi Klaus, Dad can we talk in private?" Miles nodded before holding his hand out for Ryder to put the towel in, that's when he noticed Miles was holding his tank top which he put on easily.

Ryder sat beside Klaus and once Miles left started talking. "Listen, Klaus, I'm sorr-" Ryder was cut off by Klaus. "The world ends in 5 days." Ryder snaps his mouth shut quickly. "What?"

Klaus gulped. "Five said that in the future we all die in 5 days." Ryder opened his mouth before closing it softly, he was speechless. "Even me?" Ryder pointed to himself, Klaus nodded sadly. "You were involved in whatever happens." Ryder bites his lip looking down at his fingers in his lap. "Do I want to know why you have rope?" Ryder nods his head towards the pile of rope that was on the living room table.

Klaus licked his lips. "I need you to tie me up."